Alternator Problem

[gregc]

I ahve been through 2 alternators (rebuilt) in the last year.......is this a recurring problem with these cars (89 civic SI) or is there something else causing this......should I replace it with a new one....tks for your help

[GScivic7]

everytime your alternator has gone out, have you had it tested to see what was wrong with the alternator? Mine went out a little while ago too, and my rebuilt one went out a day after i installed it, ended up that they gave me a bad one, it had a bad diode. Keep your receipts too, you should be able to get an alternator for free under the warranty.

[darolh]

Who are you buying alternators from? Some of the "rebuilt" stuff out there is crap . Try NAPA. It won't be cheap but their stuff is good quality.

[Jmunk]

I have a friends with a similar problem, the car goes through about 2-3 alternators a year. I haven't spent enough time on it to find the problem.